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Effect of A Natural Extract Toothpaste on the Bacteria Colonies of Initial Dental Plaque Colonizers
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To determine the effect of a natural extract toothpaste Parodontax®
on the numbers of initial dental
plaque colonizers.
Methods: AQuasi- clinical trial type of study was conducted on 48 participants (age between 18 and ...
Perceived general health in relation to oral health status in a rural Kenyan elderly population
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background: This study aimed to determine the present oral health status of the rural Kenyan elderly population
and to investigate whether oral health status is associated with the perceived general health.
Methods: A ...
Effects of Substrate Radial-Position Relative to the Sputter-Gun Axis on the Electrical, Optical and Structural Properties of ZnO Thin Films Deposited by Reactive Direct Current Magnetron Sputtering
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
ZnO thin films were deposited using reactive direct current (dc) magnetron sputtering on glass
substrates placed at seven variable radial positions (-1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cm) relative to the
sputter-gun (target) axis. ...
Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy in Mn2VIn (001) films: An ab initio study
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
First principles study of the magnetic anisotropy of Mn2VIn (001) films show perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA), which increases as a function of the thickness
of the film. Density functional theory (DFT) as implemented ...
Compositional and Thickness Effects on the Optical Properties of Zinc– Doped Selenium–Antimony Thin Films
(University of Nairobi, 2018)
Chalcogenide system of antimony (Sb)-selenium (Se)-zinc (Zn) system is a promising semiconductor for phase change memory devices due to its thermal stability and low power consumption. The study investigated the effect of ...
The relationship between tooth brushing frequency and personal hygiene habits in teenagers
(University of Nairobi, 1993)
A survey of 904, 14-17 year old school children from secondary schools around Nairobi was done to find out if there was any relationship between toothbrushing frequency and personal hygiene habits. The students completed ...
High Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Clostridioides difficile Following Extensive Use of Antimicrobials in Hospitalized Patients in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Introduction
Clostridioides difficile is a neglected pathogen in many African countries as it is generally not regarded as one of the major contributors toward the diarrheal disease burden in the continent. However, several ...
Differential Elevation of Inflammation and CD4+ T Cell Activation in Kenyan Female Sex Workers and Non-Sex Workers Using Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Depot Medroxyprogesterone (DMPA) is one of the most widely used contraceptives in Sub-Saharan Africa where HIV incidence is high. We explored the effect of DMPA on the activation of HIV cellular targets and ...
Reframing Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries for Equity in the Era of Universal Health Coverage: Findings and Recommendations from the Kenya NCDI Poverty Commission.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background:
Kenya has implemented a robust response to non-communicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs); however, key gaps in health services for NCDIs still exist in the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The ...
Effect of umbilical cord milking versus delayed cord clamping on preterm neonates in Kenya: A randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Background
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) is a placental to new-born transfusion strategy recommended by obstetric and gynaecological societies. Though not widely adopted, umbilical cord milking (UCM) may achieve faster ...